Smithing myths and legends

Völundr, the legendary master smith, is captured by the avaricious King Niðuðr after his swan-maiden wife disappears. To ensure Völundr remains his personal artisan, the king orders him hamstrung and imprisoned on the island of Sævarstaðr. The myth follows Völundr's brutal captivity and his intricate, horrific plot for revenge against the king's lineage, eventually resulting in his magical...

Völundr, a master smith and son of a Finn king, lived in the Wolf-dales with his two brothers and their swan-maiden wives. After nine years of marriage, the maidens flew away to fulfill their destinies, leaving Völundr alone in his grief. While his brothers departed to search for them, Völundr remained at his forge, crafting seventy identical golden rings as a testament to his love and a...